Rush is my favorite band and the main lyricist, Neil Peart, is an atheist or perhaps more of a humanist. Well, they recently released "Clockwork Angels" which is really a long expose on his religious beliefs. I think it came out at the right time for me for I see so much in it for me.
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I was brought up to believe
Belief has failed me now
The bright glow of optimism
Abandoned me somehow
Belief has failed me now
Life goes from bad to worse
No philosophy consoles me
In a clockwork universe
Life goes from bad to worse
I still choose to live
Find a measure of love and laughter
And another measure to give
I still choose to live
And give, even while I grieve
Though the balance tilts against me
I was brought up to believe
While Neil has had more challenges in his life on a personal level than I have, I can empathize with much of what he writes now.
It is an exceptional album. I enjoy it more and more with each listen.
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